seek
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Synonyms for seek
Synonyms
cast about (for), cast around (for), chase (down), forage (for), hunt, look up, pursue, quest, search (for or out), shop (for)
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Pictured on the packaging, illustrations inspired rescue raft or flying missions, firefighting, and even encouraged kids to seek out the abominable snowman. — Maude Campbell, Popular Mechanics, "Yo, Joe: How a 12-Inch Soldier Doll Became a Toy Legend," 9 Apr. 2019 Browsing the web for advice on mid-century modern homes is a great place to start when seeking out initial research. — Eric Whitmer, House Beautiful, "What You Should Know Before Buying A Mid-Century Modern Home," 5 Apr. 2019 In those categories, aim for variety and seek out the following options, when available. — Karla Walsh, Woman's Day, "The Best Breastfeeding Diet," 25 Feb. 2019 This lunation asks us to seek a balance between our feelings for other people and our individuality. — Randon Rosenbohm, Allure, "What Your Sign's April Horoscope Predictions Mean for You," 31 Mar. 2019 Netanyahu has sought to campaign as the country’s most experienced statesman and security expert. — Isabel Debre, The Seattle Times, "Israel bombs targets in Gaza as rocket fire resumes," 27 Mar. 2019 Some 250 studies are seeking tens of thousands of participants for research just on Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. — Paula Spencer Scott, Woman's Day, "I Participated in a Clinical Study to See if I Had Dementia — Here's What I Learned," 26 Mar. 2019 When the 36-year-old decided to seek treatment again, his family continued to stand behind him. — Kelly O'sullivan, Country Living, "'Alaskan Bush People' Star Billy Brown Speaks Out About Son Matt’s Second Stint in Rehab," 17 Mar. 2019 Since then, astronomers have sought to find out what's causing these enigmatic bursts. — John Wenz, Popular Mechanics, "Repeating Radio Signals Are a Deep Space Mystery and Astronomers Just Found a Second One," 9 Jan. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'seek.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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